Cyber Security

13 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Cyber Security, 2013 to 2024, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Cyber Security toppers answered.

1. 2024 Q10Describe the context and salient features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.10 marks · 150 words
2. 2024 Q20Social media and encrypting messaging services pose a serious security challenge. What measures have been adopted at various levels to address the security implications of social media? Also suggest any other remedies to address the problem.15 marks · 250 words
3. 2022 Q19What are the different elements of cyber security ? Keeping in view the challenges in cyber security, examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National Cyber Security Strategy.15 marks · 250 words
4. 2021 Q10Keeping in view India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border cyber attacks. Also discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.10 marks · 150 words
5. 2020 Q9Discuss different types of cyber crimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.10 marks · 150 words
6. 2019 Q10What is CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India.10 marks · 150 words
7. 2018 Q19Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising cyber crimes. The Justice B. N. Srikrishna Committee Report addresses issues related to data security. What, in your view, are the strengths and weaknesses of the Report relating to protection of personal data in cyber space?15 marks · 250 words
8. 2017 Q9Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it.10 marks · 150 words
9. 2015 Q13Discuss the advantages and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses.12.5 marks · 200 words
10. 2015 Q20Considering the threats cyberspace poses for the country, India needs a “Digital Armed Force” to prevent crimes. Critically evaluate the National Cyber Security Policy, 2013 outlining the challenges perceived in its effective implementation.12.5 marks · 200 words
11. 2013 Q16(a)What is a digital signature ? What does its authentication mean ? Give various salient built-in features of a digital signature.5 marks · 100 words
12. 2013 Q22What are social networking sites and what security implications do these sites present ?10 marks · 200 words
13. 2013 Q23Cyber warfare is considered by some defense analysts to be a larger threat than even Al Qaeda or terrorism. What do you understand by Cyber warfare ? Outline the cyber threats which India is vulnerable to and bring out the state of the country’s preparedness to deal with the same.10 marks · 200 words

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